Bah Humbug! Scrooge. The Grinch. They all have something in common. They don’t like this Christmas season. The love. The joy. The merriment. The presents. See it as a waste of time, a waste of resources.
Luke 2:10-14:
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
But, if the fullness of time had come and God sent His Son into the world to redeem every man from sin, shouldn’t that Good News invade our homes, our hearts, our worship? Where is your heart today? Overwhelmed, lonely, tired, anxious? Jesus came to earth without great earthly fanfare. However, the heavens and angels proclaimed, blew trumpets and declared the birth of Jesus. Let these verses seep down into your heart. Reflect on the magnitude of that first advent. Surrender to the most wonderful invasion, accepting Jesus and allow this good news take hold of your tired, lonely, anxious, overwhelmed heart.